Is there any way to overcome the presumption in Washington, D.C. that joint custody of a child should be awarded to both parents?
A Yes, the presumption in favor of joint child custody can be overcome in cases in which the following have occurred: domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or parental kidnapping. Other factors might also help to overcome the presumption in favor of joint child custody, but no single factor will overcome the presumption on its own. In cases where the presumption in favor of joint child custody is overcome, the court may award sole legal custody to one parent.
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